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The Lives of Octopuses and Their Relatives

A Natural History of Cephalopods
By Danna Staaf
Series: The Lives of the Natural World
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The Lives of Octopuses and Their Relatives by Danna Staaf explores the fascinating world of octopuses and their cephalopod relatives, highlighting their intelligence, behaviour, and diversity. The book delves into the evolutionary history and biological functions of these intriguing creatures, making the complex science accessible and engaging. Through compelling stories and scientific insights, readers gain a deeper understanding of both the creatures of the deep and the dynamics of marine ecosystems.
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This book may appeal to you if you have a fascination with the deep sea and a curiosity about octopuses and their relatives. It's an engaging dive into the biology and ecology of these captivating marine creatures, enriched with insights from evolutionary science. If you enjoy exploring the wonders of nature through a scientific lens, you'll likely find this book both informative and intriguing.

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An engaging and beautifully illustrated introduction to some of the world's most interesting and charismatic marine creatures.

Dive deep into the fascinating world of cephalopods—octopuses, squid, cuttlefish, and the mysterious nautilus—to discover the astonishing diversity of this unique group of intelligent invertebrates and their many roles in the marine ecosystem.

Organised by marine habitat, this book features an extraordinary range of these clever and colourful creatures from around the world and explores their life cycles, behaviour, adaptations, ecology, links to humans, and much more.

With stunning photographs and illustrations as well as profiles of selected species, The Lives of Octopuses and Their Relatives is a comprehensive, authoritative, and inviting introduction to the natural history of these charismatic creatures.

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The Lives of Octopuses and Their Relatives by Danna Staaf is praised for its engaging writing style and beautiful illustrations. Reviewers appreciate the captivating underwater photography and the comprehensive yet accessible approach to the subject. The book's ability to enlighten and entertain readers has been commended, making it a recommended read for those interested in the fascinating world of octopuses and their relatives.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691244303

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 September 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 150 color illus.

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 288

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Danna Staaf Education & Reference Non-Fiction Science & Nature Series: The Lives of the Natural World

About the Author

Danna Staaf is a science writer and educator with a PhD in marine biology. She spent six years studying Humboldt squid at Stanford University, and her first book, Squid Empire: The Rise and Fall of the Cephalopods, was named one of the best science books of the year by National Public Radio's Science Friday.

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